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Henderson capitalizes on save opportunities

Henderson capitalizes on save opportunities

8/27/13: Jim Henderson retires Gaby Sanchez for the final out of the ballgame, recording the save as the Brewers top the Pirates

By Adam McCalvy
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MLB.com |

PITTSBURGH -- Brewers closer Jim Henderson set a franchise record by recording the final three outs of Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Pirates -- his 12th consecutive appearance with a save.

Henderson was more interested in the implications for the team.

"It's just great that we're winning and I'm in those situations," Henderson said.

The previous record was held by Trevor Hoffman, who logged a save in 11 straight appearances in 2009, when then-manager Ken Macha was coaxing Hoffman to the 600-save plateau. Henderson surpassed Hoffman's mark with good pitching -- he entered Wednesday with a 1.82 ERA -- and good luck, because Henderson has not been needed in a tie game.